The evening world. Newspaper, March 18, 1904, Page 5

| 4 CRESCY IN PLOT, DECLARES BERRY Man Arrested for Arranging \. Shooting at American Theatre ~Accuses Manager of Con pany}: of Seeking Publicity Scheme. WAS TO GET PLACE AS PRESS AGENT, HE SAYS. Marc Klaw, Lessee of the Ameri- can Theatre, Is Determined to|x Prosecute Those Who Are Responsible. If Maro Klaw, of the firm of Klaw, Fr- fanger & Wels, lessees of the American Theatre, remains firm tn his determina- tion to prosecute the man or men re- sponsible for the suooting which occur- red at the American Theatre Monday night, Matthew Berry, a well-known theatrical agent, is quite Ikely to be kept away from the Broadway for some time to come. Berry was arrested by Detective Don- a)ue in Seventh avenue, near Thirty- ainth street, ay the result of informn- tlon furnished \by Robert C. MeCul- Jough, ® reporter. In an affidavit Me- Cullouch relates that on Wednesday night he met Berry at Eighth avenue fad Forty-second street, and that Berry told him the details of the shooting and that he was employed to arrange the matter with the Idea of getting publicity for the “Out of the Fold” company now playing there. When first arrested Berry denied all knowledge of the affair, ut later he admitted that he hud arranged the de- ta{ls and had employed two men to do the work. Ie said he had paid ther $10 for their frouble and that ,person- ally he had recetved nothing. {Saya Creacy Knew Plan. He sald further that he had entered {nto an agreement with R. L. Crescy, manager of the company, by which th latter had agreed to give him a perms ent position as advance agent of the company provided he proved his ability by getting publicity for the v dure ing Its engagement at the American. After being taken to the station rouse Berry denied having made any such statements, even when confronted| § Suits and Top At Fifteen Dollars. True, we do tailor garments which cost twice as much, but our greatest concern is with apparel of |! | temptations of| t -|sotd in our stores, We return with the affidavit that had been sworn to by BMeCullough. He contented him- self with saying he would shift the biame where it belonged. Detective Donahue, who Berry, said to-day that he had seen, Berry in the box-office of the Ameri can Theatre at the time the shooting oocurred, and was questioning }\!m/| when Manager Wels, of the houre, and Manager, Creacy, of the company, in- terfered. Berry 1s wll circles and is one of the vance age He was business man- ager for the late Jenay Kimball tor several years, and after her death con- tinued in thi rinne, He wan also advance agent for| the late Hermann and several other arrested known in theatrical “old-time” ad- | ine capacity for Co- stars. | ‘According to the testimony of wit- | nesses he has been drinking consider- ably of jate, and was under the in- fluence of liquor when he was arres He has been living at the Aulic Hote: in Thirty-ftth str way and Seventh aven: Ager Cresey, of “Out of the Fold’ y, is sald to have paid for his toon for a week, Crescy declares’ that outalde of this | and lending lim several small sums he nows nothing of Berry's movements, After being locked up, Berry aent for Crescy. saying the manager should help him if any one should. ‘The shooting affair has been de- | nounced on all sides, and there is littie doubt that many lives were endangered | by it. The two men stood up In the box and one fired at several of the char. acters or the stage, after which both made thelr escape through a door which seemed to hive been conveniently left open for them. Sixteen women In the Audience fainted, and only the coolness of-a number ay en in the orchestra prevented “offered a reward of $00! rest of the guilty man, and | announced that he would prosecute him full extent of the law if he were i was taken to the West Side | Court to-day for_a hearing. PERSONAL. Mrs. Sarah J, Windron, | Chicago, grand-niece of Alexander Hamilton, says Vinol is a God-send'for old, people; it created strength and vitality for her as noth- ing else could. Vinol is the; most valuable preparation! of cod liver oil We haveever your money if it fails. RIKER'S DRUG STORE, Cor. 6th Ave. and ..200 and 205 Broadway, ‘Amaterdam Ave. Third Ave. and 420 § PRUG STORE, 125 e ‘oon stn Ave. Ss) Berend Coats fOr ‘Men = ais 4 - oo 3 | a a medium grade, such as the average man wears. Since everything is comparative, a suit or top coat at fifteen dollars give to demonstrate the manner of tailoring which the Saks standard governs—to demonstrate that even a garment at fifteen dollars can be invested with the distinctiveness and individuality which char- acterize the more costly apparel which we offer. } TOP COATS AT $15. | Spring Coats, 38 and 40 inches long, of Oxford or black ch or silk lined BO 32 and 34 cloth or serge lined. inches” long, of fine covert or whipcord; ir tan, olive or brown, Italian s us a better opportunity eviot or vicuna, silk sleeves silk lined. Single and "Deuble-Breasted! of thibet, cheviot or serge, in black or blue; of worsted, tweed, cassimere or cheviot in ten patterns of plaids, checks or stripes. SPECIAL FOR SATURDA Not unknown qualities, Scarfs as the exacting man accepts for his service. Scarfs Wide English Squares and 2 to 2 Worth $1.00 Foursin-Hands of heavy stripes on dark grounds. Worth $1.00 and stripes, mostly deta somewhat broken in 15 —we will go a long way Coats—one at $10, the o long models. young man. Youths’ Long’ close fitting models... NI ic 4 Mm > a ws: _ on! Stiff Bosom Shirts if French percale or Printed Madras in neat designs hed cuffs, sizes 14 to 1714 's to 16, Youths’ Suits and Top Cuats. Sizes 14 to 19 Years—Second Floor. The faith of the young fellows means much to us instance: We have designed two Spring Top They are high grade hand-tailored garments of covert, whipcord or cheviot, which we think about good enough for the most exacting Will you. let us prove it? y) ed, of tweed, cheviot, homespun, black thibet, or un- finished worsted in mixtures or overplaids, loose or + At $t. Shirts and Scarfs for en At One-Half Regular Pri but such Shirts and At 50c inch French Seam sik in small designs and At 50c to earn it. Here is an ther at $13.50— box and cave te aa Mila Saal a la That Great Line of $5.00 Trimmed Hats. Styles that equal many of our best French models—styles thet can be found nowhere else in New Yor! t this price. It’s a gathering of trimmed headwear correct in ey det that excites the wonder and admiration of all who see them. Daily new lines are added. 6TH AVE., 22D and 23D STS., NEW YORK. Mail Orders Filled t Unless otherwise stated. WRITE TO-NIGHT for whatever you require. Though notin the advertise- ment, it is surely in the store—and you ‘are certain fo save money by ordering during this.great sale. Twill be a great 2 for the oe here Saturday! $7°50 Saturday 00 TI “drives” are handed. Men's $20 Suits and Overcoats, 10 P 4. 50 Val D4 Boe, Al-Wool: Fast Color Serge louse Sults, trimmed with heavy silk brat and heay ositive alues, and we guarantee them not to rip or fade no maiter how hurd the ttle fellow may These Sults of all ever made in New Positive $4.00 Values at $1.98 have had the less than ordinary clo:bing costs, the manufacturer from whom we made this would be a guarantee of the best clothing made. In the great lots are spring topcoats in light and dark colorings, in the extreme short, or the conservative lengths, and double-breasted models, including black in rough and smooth effects—worsteds and cassimeres in all the new spring colorings and cuts. great lots—$20 values, ®1O; $15 values, $7.50; Boys, Here’s Your Chance! well—Clothing that cannot be matched in value and looks in this country, \a Positive $3.50 Values for $1.50-3)."°"' the eye; a rare chance for you to fit up the boys for very little expense. »1 fabrics, cut rk City. Were we to give the name o Do not pass this by, ou Men and Boys! Here’s Some Good les News for To-Morrow. / he backward season has found all manufacturers with heavy stocks, and to the largest dealers these / Being one of the largest distributers of ready-made clothing in the country we ick of the best made clothing in America at actually Men's and rand purchase it Suits in the single Suits in double-breasted wool fabrics, in all styles and guaranteed for wear, $10 Suits Overcoats, ee) The entire purchase divided into hee SS $10 values, BS. Values that will make us even more a Mecca for mothers, fathers, and the little men as, Norfolk and blouse made thoroughly and pleasing to Y Monogram embroider y on collar, shield mae mere be on his clothes. are the best offering as it is too rare a chance for any one to overlook. 5 SATURDAY here) will be a great day for the Boys! all the seams are She of boys’ clothing of good make and quality at our price Morning Sales. Saturday---8 to 12.30. Extra bargains offered only to relieve the after- noon crush by inducing anor aing purchases. Hence, only for these hours--8 A. M. to 12.30, Hence, also --no mail orde. rs, no te: NeaHORE orders, no C, QO. D.'s for these items. 12% c. Percales, 5c. 49c. China Silk, 25c 100 pieces of white HABUTAI Satin striped PERCALES, in from inches wide at ee 88 Be stuK—han. woven—20 in, wide. $1.50 Bedspreads, 98c. '65c. Scarfs for Men, 29c. Honeycomb BEDSPREADS—Mar- | Extra large English squares of seilles patterns—full size—not heavy ribbed Ottoman Silk— more than two to a cus- 9, white, black, garnet and blue tomer .... 8c (imit six to a 69c. Umbrella, 29c. tomer...... cs taeaeaeleeens 29c English Mercerized Gloria VM- § CaKes Toilet Soap, 15c. BRELLA, suitable for men, wouen” tng. children. Natural | We Hazel, Turkish uth, Tratis wood handles — FAST parent. Glycerine ani aving’ BLACK Gloria. 29¢' SOAP; five cakes in all, 15c only 69c. Silks, 27c. Yard. Probably a thousand yards—69c.| white Pengaline — pecially priced for only —at $1.75 Corsets, 82c. Elite and “P. N."" CORSETS— late models — straight fronts — low bust, medium hip-bias eut— | splendid materials and nicely trimmed...,....-. 82c There are probably 400 to be sold at about the price dealers must usually pay. And this Tittle price will make their stay short here, It's an unusually choice collection—an oppo:- tune purchase on the eve of Easter, and she who se cures one may well-count herself fortunate—a $7 00 Waist at $4.98! / They are Peau de Cygne and Crepe de Chine Wai s —in white, blue and black—some of the season’ most striking de: s in the latest Some are elaborately tucked; others ted, with Insertions of wood-fibre trimming— ‘if-coloring and combined with tucks— 4 98 . all specially priced...s.ccesceeseeeeeeees 32%c. a yard for 50c. Silks. Atove and beyond question the best Silk Bargaining known in New Yors this season. But there's only 3,300 yards in the lot, and dressmakers especially will be interested. Black Taffeta Silk and fine J _ For s0c, SILKS Imported Black : ' ) Black Pongee Silk that would be regarded as 3 2c cheap at 50c, a yd.—while it lasts, Saturday, yd 323c. Owing to the limited quantity no mail orders ean be filled Women’ s $1 Lisle Hose, 39c. Superb rovelties in imported hose will be sold Saturday at about a thrid of their ‘This is a rare ¢ fine hosiery of fine g f_inelude latest and Silk embroidered—all over lace- silk o every: conceivable 39% newest spring we, © for lovers of daintiest reer rere S patterns now in fashion's favor Clockiug and silk lace embroidere idea of stocking prettiness V3 Men’ s $2. nde "79 c. Silk Mercerized e Giadervarient-ccrmamitacturer' S$ samples— the rarest. values the year; in white, pink, blue, ecru and exceptionally well made; all sizes up to 50, A splendid chance for men who appreciate high-class underwear, Not a garment in the lot worth less than $1.50; most all $2 values---70¢. Men’s 50c. Half Hose, | Men's 75c. Half 17c. Pair. | Hose, 24c. They are samples of one of the | ‘They're advance spring styles-—in largest importers in the worli popular colors. handsomely em and must be seen to be appre- broidered in figures, stripes or ciated. Fancy novelties in lisie silk clocki new fancy ¥ and fine cotton, hand embroiil- woven nov ered in silk: figures and stripes; mostly black grounds in latest grou and all ApS conceits only most correst dresses—priced from! $20 down to M4 years—matehiess for Tlisses’ White Lawn Dresses——Also of , dee r ruffle An opportunity that wil be welcomed by thousands of mothers who will scan with surprise such a pre-Easter offerimg—such a great gathering brimful with cute, correct conceits. It will be a revelation to the most exacting mammas— the most modish misses—it will be the season’s best chance for the new spring outfit— Think of these Wonderfully low prices in Saturday's sale. Misses’ $14.75 Suits, $10.75 —Walking Suits, Eton style, in cheviot a: made collarless, trimmed with cloth and*soutache braid; shoulder Bes tea ate belt and sleeve trimmed to mate! seven-gore flare, with side plaits—$14.75 value, for. and finished with fancy braid; plait effect, with belt values. for, Children's Wash Dresses; advance styles—Ginghams, percales and German linens, in Rus York's yery i sian, Buster Brown and sailor les. from $3.75 to as low as..... Organdie—All the a peerless selection of the most desirable | very especial for Saturday~ Vand aturday. A special for Saturday—o Re a $3.50 Lace Scarfs, Probab! Hand-ma Renaissance #3250 tae Sars at 50 values—at $1 snough for the day ne from doze naissance Lace I solid lace ¢ and gen- $1.98. Iland-made—Saturday 15c. Wash Laces 5c. White Laces—all kinds: and insertions to m Searfs, -$12,95 Suits, $10.95— Walking Suits in Scotch mixtures. made trimmed with cloth, nov with cuff; skirt seven gore flare, with side plait, vince lly a ea latest, | Girls’ ~ $5.00) ke > Sizes 6 ° $2. 98) t= $40.75 coat style, cdl- ned with satin $10. 95 ponese Bee e rapging 98c $12.95 Contirteation pres $9.—Fine Persian Lawn; entire yoke of Swiss embroidery Val lencis 1 — effectively trimmed—the latest destgne—resular, M298 ae an $9.00 | dresses Saturday . Children's Per: an Lawn Dresse $3.95—Yoke of lawn ‘and Valen- | —sizes 6 to 14 years—some of the sea- ” $3. 95 clennes insert! Son's cutest creations—$5.50 dresses for Saturday $1.69. of which but "5 merest hint 0) *1.69 12cRenaissance Doylies6c st Be Great little prices. hence these 10,000 pair Reliable It’s ikke finding money—this Shoe Sale! Only a chance purchase could bring really g 00d shoes to such Another's misfortune makes your good fortune, and froma trade-troubled jobber— footwear at 50c.to 60c. on the dollar . 69c. a ard Girls’ $1.25 Shoes. Sale 10 to 11 0’ Clock Saturday, Misses’ and Children’s and Little Gents’ school pair for Boys’ and dress § SH ES—patent tips, button _and lace, sizes from 6_in 6c; also lit tle ents’ shoes (ai this how: at ¢ 350 Pairs of Ladies’ button and lace; a} regular $2 *] | neat effects—39c. to 50c | values 7c | i 75e. values. with extension mediim weight Ladies Regular $2.50 Shoes at _ children’s “soles, heavy_ (sizes Oto 4 $1.00. Patent eather and Dongola Shoes, every size, with neat extension soles; 2.00 and $2.50 values— Special Sale Price 1.00. On Sale from Ii to 1 o'Clock. Exquisite Spring Millinery. Our complete stock of exquisite Spr ing Millinery now awaits your aj proval — incidentally affording the Seales i if i opportunity of spring for economical purchas- ing. The variety is complete and spring milli- hery can be bought here to-morrow at remark- ably low tigures—with Easter so near. Our $5 Trimmed Hats have no equalin America, Trimmed Hats, Turbans and Bonnets—the widest variety and the latest ‘creations from our Untrimmed Hats in dress French chips, fullest readiness, $9 Hats and Turbans, $5 | Straw Braids, 29c. | Only 500 pleces of these fine mil-' | linery braids—black, white and all new shades; genuine Flower turbans and the latest spring hats—all daintlest crea- French dye—l2 yds. to tions; sell to-morrow at $5 | plece—very special...... this astonishingly low PICO . ec ceeeceeeeee tees $1.50 Imported Flowers for Saturday at 39c. 5,000 punches of the finest French flowers, the widest variety— finest foliage—a most complete showing. . 39 Black Velvet Ribbon---Satin Back---at Half Price. One of the Greatest Offerings made in years; note the values. n-back Velvet Rit 99 No. 9 Satin-unck Velvet Rib- ard piece... Cc bon. 1% inches, piece Ne le Satin-back Velvet Rib- $1.10; yard veto bye piece eSB ec. 5c | No. 12 Satin-back Velvet Rib- No, Satin-back Velvet Rib pense) Blea bon, 4 inch, piece 50c.; or] yard 6c Satin-back Velvet Rib- No. 3 Salin-bek Velvet aib- Inclas, piece 4 5 Ha. A Inch “piece 60e.: 7 ard... RRO UOTS wd Se ee ae CY No. 5 Satin-back Velvet Rib- aun Dace: Passe He bon, 1 inch, piece 70c.; aha ale Nae so te 8c $2.00; yard.... Rea No. 7 Satin-back Rib- Satin-back Velvet Rib- bon, 14 inches inches, piece 10c Leese BOS 90¢ yard "Thousands of Selections to Choose from. Vocal and Instrumental Solos. Band and Orchestra music from the best Operas and Musical Con edics. Columbia Gold Moulded Cylinder Records 25c. Each Columbia Disc Records 50c. @ $1 each. A COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE for $1.00 CASH. Balance in ea’ y WEEKLY OR MONTHLY PAYMENTS. Disc or Cylinder. You can make your own records on the Columbia Cylinder Machine, Columbia Goods Guaranteed Best Made,